# CBD-Enriched Ales Stockton Brewing Company's Buffalo Soldier is Infused with Cannabis Oil By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-03-29 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buffalo-soldier References: [gazettelive](https://www.gazettelive.co.uk/news/teesside-news/new-teesside-brewed-beer-distinctive-14404126) & [stocktonbrewingcompany](http://www.stocktonbrewingcompany.co.uk/) '[Buffalo Soldier](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buffalo-trace-experimental-collection-26)' is the new Bob Marley-inspired blonde ale-style beer from the Stockton Brewing Company, which sets itself apart as the first of its kind in the UK, as it is made with cannabis oil as an ingredient. The first batch of Buffalo Soldier hemp ale is reportedly underway and will be available in about six weeks—Stockton Brewing Company anticipates that it will sell out quickly. As well as being alluring to consumers for its unique ingredient inclusion, the ale boasts just 3.8% ABV and possibly even health benefits like pain relief, or stress and anxiety support. As the new hemp ale includes cannabis oil—also known as cannabidiol or [CBD](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creek-water-botanicals)—and not the psychoactive component THC, the ale is not one that will cause a high. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Cbd-enriched Beverages:** Opportunity for businesses to create a range of CBD-infused drinks, capitalizing on the growing demand for cannabis-based products in the beverage industry. - **Health-conscious Beers:** Potential for breweries to develop low-alcohol and health-enhancing beers like the Buffalo Soldier, appealing to consumers seeking healthier alcoholic alternatives. - **Innovative Brewing Ingredients:** Industry players can explore the use of non-traditional ingredients like cannabis oil to create unique and differentiated beers, tapping into the trend of experimental brewing. ### Who This Affects Most - **Craft Brewing:** Craft breweries can harness the CBD-infused ales trend to differentiate their offerings and attract health-conscious consumers seeking novel and alternative beer options. - **Beverage Manufacturing:** Beverage manufacturers can explore the potential of incorporating CBD into a range of non-alcoholic beverages, capitalizing on the rising popularity of cannabis-based ingredients. - **Alternative Medicine:** The CBD-infused beer trend presents an opportunity for the alternative medicine industry to develop and promote cannabis-based products that offer potential health benefits without psychoactive effects. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [THC/CBD-Infused Craft Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceria.md) - [Crisp Cannabis Lagers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cannabis-lager.md) - [Soothing Tea-Based Cannabis Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boston-beer-teapot-drink.md) - [Adaptogen-Infused British Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collider-brew-co.md) - [Cannabis-Infused Iced Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teapot.md) - [Cannabis-Inspired IPAs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veritasty.md) - [Music Festival-Themed Cannabis Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woodstock-goods.md) - [THC-Infused Carbonated Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kite-soda.md) - [Cannabis-Infused RTD Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emerald-hour.md)